Saudi Arabia: BinDawood Holding to acquire 51% stake in Vaza Food
BinDawood Holding, the Saudi Arabian retail group, has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 51% majority stake in Vaza Food Company for 217.5 million SAR ($58 million). The transaction is being executed through Future Retail for Information Technology Co, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BinDawood Holding, according to a disclosure on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul). […]
USA: Tyson Foods to close Georgia facility
Tyson Foods, the USA-based food giant, has announced plans to shut down its prepared foods plant in Rome (GA). The facility, which is operated under Tyson’s subsidiary Hillshire Brands, is scheduled to cease operations on the 31st May. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice, the closure will result in the layoff […]
Australia: Pure Foods Tasmania acquires Brilliant Food Australia
Pure Foods Tasmania, the Australian food and beverage producer, has entered a binding agreement to acquire Sydney-based seafood brand Brilliant Food Australia. The all-share transaction is valued at A$300,000 ($207,000), to be satisfied through the issuance of 7.5 million shares at A$0.04 ($0.027) each. Additionally, the vendor has agreed to subscribe for a further A$200,000 […]
Sweden: Paulig to sell Risenta to Midsona
Paulig, the Finnish family-owned food and drink company, has entered into an agreement to sell its Swedish subsidiary Risenta to Midsona, a Nordic leader in health and well-being products. Risenta, which specialises in plant-based food products such as muesli, seeds, flour and snacks, was founded in 1940 and has been part of the Paulig Group […]
Tradeshow Insight: IFE 2026
The International Food & Drink Event (IFE), the latest edition of which took place on the 30th March to 1st April 2026 at ExCeL London, serves as one of the largest trade shows for the food and beverage industry in the UK. As a central component of the broader Food, Drink & Hospitality Week – a […]
Italy: Ambienta acquires majority stake in The Bridge
Ambienta, the European private equity firm focused on environmental sustainability, has acquired a majority stake in The Bridge, an Italian producer of organic plant-based drinks and dairy alternatives. Based in San Pietro Mussolino (Vicenza), The Bridge specialises in 100% organic, vegan, cholesterol- and lactose-free products. Its portfolio includes plant-based beverages, yoghurts and desserts made from […]
India: Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting expands breakfast range
Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, the Indian consumer goods manufacturer, has launched the Brahmins Xpress Mix breakfast range, marking a further expansion into the traditional foods category. The new line features 8 ready-to-cook versions of popular Indian staples, including Rice Idli, Ragi Dosa, Upma and Poha. According to Food & Beverages Processing, the range is […]
USA: Mars to expand Chicago headquarters
Mars, the US-based snacking and confectionery giant, has announced a $100 million investment to expand its global headquarters in Chicago, creating 602 new jobs. The project involves opening two new office hubs to house the company’s North America region and global functions. Mars will establish a regional office in the Fulton Market district and a […]
Prof. Keeley Crockett, Professor in Computational Intelligence
Manchester Metropolitan University
Gama spoke to Prof. Keeley Crockett, Professor in Computational Intelligence at Manchester Metropolitan University. You’ve often said that AI is currently facing a ‘trust’ test similar to the one physical brands face. Why is that the starting point for this conversation? It’s fundamental. The consumer has to trust your products, and it’s exactly the […]
Spain: Bridor acquires Panamar
Bridor, the French bakery specialist and a subsidiary of the Le Duff Group, has announced the acquisition of Panamar, the Spanish frozen bakery producer. The deal is reported to be the largest acquisition ever for the Le Duff Group. According to company sources, the transaction allows Bridor to take control of a major player in […]